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24 Memorial Day BBQ Recipe Ideas

24 Memorial Day BBQ Recipe Ideas
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BBQ recipes for Memorial Day – Make your Memorial Day Weekend special with these simple BBQ recipe ideas. Strawberry Lime Soda makes for an easy crowd-pleaser while the Creamy Potato and Apple Salad pack plenty of flavors. Add a Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Barbecue Sauce and finish with a Strawberry Frozen Yogurt for the ultimate sweet treat.

Sidney Yang
by Sidney Yang
Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Sep 22, 2025
memorial day grilling recipes

1. Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken

A savory and nourishing grilled chicken perfect recipe for your Summer cookouts.
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2. Spicy Grilled Steak With Parsley Sauce

A real treat on a weekend barbecue.
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3. Quick Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This quick dish packs a lot of flavor in an easy-to-make dinner for a busy evening.
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4. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Skewers

A perfect healthy grilling recipe that’s done in 20 minutes.
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5. Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Melting Parsley Butter

Reward yourself with this juicy, flavorful weeknight indulgence.
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6. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Strawberries

These easy grilled skewers are so easy to make and loaded with flavor - they'll be the hit at your next backyard BBQ.
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7. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders

The ultimate grilling recipe for your Memorial Day menu.
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8. Cucumber Tomato Salad

Perfect for feeding a crowd at your Memorial Day party.
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9. Jalapeño Watermelon Salad

Easy to make and so refreshing—enjoy summer in a bowl!
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10. Strawberry Salsa Tomato Cups

A light and healthy starter, perfect for a summer cookout.
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11. No-Mayo Potato Salad

A quick and lighter version of the classic potato salad, with a delicious kick of spice.
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12. Spring Roll Noodle Salad

Packed with vitamins and perfect for those hot summer nights.
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13. Berry Salad with Honey Lime and Mint Dressing

Refreshing, ligthweight and done in about 10 minutes.
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14. Cucumber Salad

Crunchy and refreshing with a hint of Spring.
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15. Spicy Watermelon Lemonade

The ultimate summer twist!
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16. Speedy Pineapple Lemonade Cooler

This pineapple lemonade cooler is the perfect combination tangy, slightly-sweet, and refreshing goodness.
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17. Roasted Strawberry Lemonade

This lemonade is like taking a bite out of summer.
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18. Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

You're just a few ingredients away from the ultimate warm-weather drink!
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19. Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita

Spice for margarita lovers, or margarita for spice lovers
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20. Lime Strawberry Margaritas

We're pretty sure you worked super hard this week.
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21. Strawberry Iced Tea Cooler

This dreamy goodness will cool down any warm afternoon.
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22. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Whip it up in less than 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients, and you’ll end up with a wonderfully refreshing dessert for your Memorial Day cookout.
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23. No-Bake Mini Strawberry Tart

Taste great and can be made in minutes! A perfect dessert for kids.
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24. Kiwi Strawberry Fruit Popsicles

Enjoy these refreshing treats for hot spring and summer days.
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